Enteral feeding during packed red blood ce!! transfusion in English neonatal units

摘要

Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a multi-factorial condition, with suspected risk factors, including preterm birth, small for gestational age, hypoxic-ischaemic events, early and rapid advancement of enteral feeds, formula feeds and bacterial overgrowth.Development of NEC has been associated with packed red blood cell transfusion (PRBCT) and this has led to controversy over whether feeds should be stopped when transfusions are given.